Standards Addressed:
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.A.3 Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.4a When counting objects, say the number

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This is a Texas sized thematic unit full of Texas pride. The cornerstone of this unit is the introduction to maps in Kindergarten, learning the state symbols and learning more about our great state. This download includes classroom

I had so much fun making this product for my own classroom! I am very thrilled that this unit comes with Science Investigation Mats that will help children learn to set up their own investigations independently. Research indicates that children need

This download includes blackline templates for weekly themed newsletters that are editable. There are 37 different (only the theme changes) newsletter templates with different themes including a front and back page if needed. Also included is

Table of Contents: 13 Different Hands-On Independent Field and Indoor Investigations with Recording Pages/2 Conceptual Big Books/3 Conceptual Emergent Readers and so much more! Options for building your own unique journals/notebooks to fit your

This download helps to build the foundation for meeting the standards:
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.A.3 Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no

This adorable download is all you will need to start building a classroom community! The activities go along with the popular How Full Is Your Bucket For Kids book! The download comes with a classroom pledge, poster printables, three bucket filling

This download is for a year of fun Calendar Chants that will have your class snapping and clapping through an entire year! All you have to do to get this download ready is print and go! These chants fit perfectly in the fun DIY Binder Easel that has

Ten frame Playdoh mats can be used as a Center or Math Station activity independently or paired practice. Children use Playdoh to make sets of numbers from 1 to 20. You can laminate and bind as a book or laminate and put stickers on your Ten Frames

This download is full of nothing but hands-on fun for any budding Scientist. In this unit we explore the properties of rocks and learn about natural resources. Guided Investigation Mats are the cornerstone of this unit and each investigation comes

This download is for simple black on white printables that can be printed on colored card stock. There are themed mats for back to school, pumpkins, turkeys, wreaths, snowflakes, hearts, rainbows, flowers and suns. Each theme board has three levels

This download includes five investigations using objects-popcorn, bubble gum, apples, pumpkins and gingerbread. All investigations are based on the same format and designed to promote independent investigations for young children. The first

UPDATE! This is now a zipped file that contains one with colored borders and another set with black borders so they can be printed on colored cardstock for personal customization!
Table of Contents:
This download includes “I Can” TEKS

Standards Addressed:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.10 Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught Kindergarten for 12 years. Originally, I went to school to be a Science teacher. I had always worked with young children in some capacity and thought a change would be good. As I worked my way through school, I had several odd jobs. One job required me to go to a Kindergarten Conference. I didn't want to go at all! Interestingly enough, on day one of the conference I met Clifford the Big Red dog. It reminded me of the Clifford my dad gave me when I was four. And you can pretty much say the rest is history. I graduated with a degree in Science and took my first job as a Kindergarten teacher and I have never looked back since.
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MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is really a mixture of so many things. I am a very hands-on and visual learner myself and I believe my classroom promotes that. I love to jump right in and try new things and hate to sit back and wait. It is hard to define or put to words an exact teaching style because my style is bits and parts of other teachers I have learned from and admired.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2009. I have won several Classroom and Impact grants. I have been the author of Developing Young Scientists, Learning Through Literature and Under One Sun...Celebrating Diversity For Everyone. All grants awared have helped fund classroom and grade level projects in Science, Math, Language Arts and Social Studies.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated in the year 2000 on a Sunday and started my first job in Kindergarten the following Monday morning. I have continued to be a life-long learner.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am the author of the Little Miss Kindergarten and Little Miss Hypothesis blogs. I have found blogging to be the best thing I have ever done for my own teaching. I am inspired by all the teachers that I am lucky enough to connect with. Since graduating I have developed a love for creating materials for the classroom. I enjoy creating anything to fill a classroom need. Within my district, I am a Math and Science Curriculum Writer and Trainer and this truly is a passion of mine.